Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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FALLING. FALLEN. FALL IN… LOVE
Falling. Fallen. Fall in… love Falling It must have been her eyes They drew me in. They sparkled when she smiled I don’t know if she knew Somebody had to tell her that there were stars in her eyes I still cannot place my finger on what it was She walked in ways I couldn’t…
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UNSPOKEN WORDS
I was next! The silence was deafening My confidence was better backstage I started with the signature “… and I am a Church Boy” I said a few words and then paused I smiled and thought to myself Do they even understand these words that my lips produce? My emotions kick in I bring out…
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One Less. One More
There was a point in time when 1 was enough Where 1 did not have to be perfect Where 1 was joy and fun and everything nice. But 1 day, 1 was not enough You were the 1 reason 1 could not have enough Now 1 is 1 less person to worry about. You have…
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I HATE MIRRORS
Every single time I stand there My reflection reminds me of what you also see me to be. The memories it gives you when my image crops up in your mind. I see exactly what you picture me to be. I see the horns too. The forked tongue and the bloodshot pupils. I see the…
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Quarterback
He looks up at the clock. With 0:03 left and no timeouts remaining, the weight burnt his shoulder. The protective pads underneath the jersey felt heavier. Down by 4 points, 4th and 16 on the 45yard line, and a field goal was not an option. He was ready to throw up a prayer. A Hail…
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A Long Time Sober
I’m labeled black. They probably didn’t check the level of my intoxication. My thoughts are mixed up. A cocktail of emotions. I am seeing things differently. Are those two index fingers you have? You are still pointing in the same way you did yesterday. I stand accused. I am guilty. I wasn’t drunk tomorrow… the…
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Be My Valentine
It’s my last note of love Maybe you won’t receive another tomorrow Everything that needs to be said I have made clear. I have expressed my love through poems. If these psalms do not clearly show a man after your heart then I don’t know what would. No matter how many times you turn around…
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